Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3970X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3290 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $209.74 vs $253.44
- Up to 10% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i7-12700K - $0.99 vs $1.1 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 8% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i7-3970X - 230 vs 212 FPS
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 125 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
FPS
212
92%
Value, $/FPS
$0.99/FPS
100%
Price, $
$209.74
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $209.74 on Amazon
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Buy for $253.44 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 12 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |